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The YN56011 is a fantastic flash at great value. I purchased this item for good power output. The flash unit has fast recycle times, and zoom feature. The unit can connect to power pack for faster recycle times, while keeping the unit cool and ready to continue shooting. The unit can be used full manual only and cannot be used in TTL mode. The unit cannot sync faster than 250th of a second, preventing it from being able to better handle harsh sunlight. With any negatives mentioned this unit costs only a fraction of the price of a unit that has better performance. In full manual mode this product handles just as good as the best cameras on the market. This is a fantastic buy..
The defining factor to choose this flash was its price - a very democratic one for a product with such characteristics. Previously I only used an old Minolta X-30 which had 3 power levels and could rotate 90 degrees clockwise. Compared to that Yongnuo looks like a high-end device, but let me describe it a little bit more closely. 1) Package bundle: soft case, mini-stand, flash, manual. Bundle seems to be fine but what I think is that the case should have a belt loop. 2) Appearance: the device looks and feels strong-made. No backlashes - every part fits well. Plastic doesn't feel like a cheap. The head turns smoothly and clicks in positions just the way it should be. 3) Performance: It's manual - and that's enough to characterize it. 8 power levels with 0,3 step adjustment, 4 modes: M, S1, S2, Strobe. Generally it's enough and the set of options is fine for an amateur photographer who is familiar with flashes operation. 4) Best thing in it is the price. ~75 bucks 5) Yes, I would have bought it once again.Read full review
I have found getting used to the flash is a little bit difficult as a beginner but overall, it's a great flash once you get used to it. The battery life isn't very long at all and really does need a way to be plugged into a power source. It chews through 4 AA batteries very fast. I didn't find the manual very helpful and there isn't much online to help either. I guess it's just all trial and error. Size and weight is brilliant! I would have to say that this flash is perfect value for money!
Many eBay sellers advertise this flash unit for a specific camera with different prices. It makes the consumer think it's a dedicated flash unit. It is not. If you look closely at the bottom of the shoe, there is only one contact pin in the middle, which means it can be triggered by any film or digital camera with a flash shoe. That’s about it. Your camera can not communicate with this flash unit to make sure the settings are correct, and vice versa. Many photographers review this flash unit as if it is to be used for general everyday photography, comparing it with other flash units. It is not, and cannot be used for general everyday photography. Even though this flash unit has many advanced features, the company forgot to put a TTL function, or at least an AUTO function to make it useful for general types of photography required by all photographers. They just copied the outside appearance to make it look like it has all the functions of the more expensive original. The main purpose of this MANUAL flash unit, with its built-in features, is for a SECONDARY flash. In other words, it's a SLAVE FLASH UNIT. Mount it on a stand, and set it on S1 or S2 slave, and you can fill the background or the main subject...no problem. As a main flash for everyday use? You and your subject will be very frustrated waiting for you to MANUALLY make power level adjustment, MANUALLY adjusting the zoom head, MANUALLY moving the flash to the correct distance, MANUALLY adjusting your camera aperture and ISO, MANUALLY adjusting your zoom setting, etc, and then making another TEST if the first exposure was off. If you get lucky and obtain the correct exposure the first time, you might still have to adjust your camera shutter speed to compensate or override the ambient light. By that time, the bride and groom walking down the aisle is gone, the giggling facial expression of a child is now pouting, and the baptismal photo in the church which does not allow for retakes because it can only be done once…is finished. You just missed your once in a lifetime photo because you were fiddling with this very clumsy MANUAL flash unit!!! If you really want a good flash unit with TTL metering, AUTO focus assist, AUTO setting of shutter speed and aperture, and a high guide number of 92 at ¼ the price, then go to Walmart and get a DEDICATED Sunpak DF3000. Then you can concentrate on the event and not worry about setting your flash MANUALLY and missing the shots. Got the picture?Read full review
If you came from Film photography as I did, you understand Manual Flash units. Few, if any, were capable of any "zoom" functions and you got what you got. You had little capability to even adjust power settings as well. Now, with the push of a button, you get zoom AND power settings and IF you are shooting professionally, or even as a dedicated amateur, you will appreciate this unit. Shoot it through and umbrella and you have a really powerful flash unit that is right up there with any of the WAY more expensive units out there. Value to feature- you get a great buy. I own 2 Yongnuo's- the 468 II (A ttl capable unit) and this one. Both have their separate uses and in a need for fast adjustments, the TTL functions work, but 90% of what I do, THIS YN-560II is the powerhouse. I also use the Yongnuo YN603 remotes to trigger them and adding the remote feature to your camera and you can ALSO trigger the camera and flash with a 3rd YN603! ( I own 4 of those and just bought 2 more for the studio.) I can't wait to get my second one. I also use this in the studio as a hair light with a DYI grid on S1 slave function. I has NEVER failed to fire. You can easily add gels for color correction too. Dollar for dollar, you can't get a better value and the quality is really quite good. Yes, I DO recommend these great priced and great value Flash units.Read full review
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